If you’re planning to shop Turkish delights, pantry goods, or gifts from Turcamart in 2026, it's important to understand how Türkiye’s national and religious holidays might affect your order's shipping time. While Turcamart ships globally with express delivery (2–4 business days) via reliable carriers like FedEx, Türkiye’s public holidays can temporarily disrupt shipping and customs operations.

Here’s everything you need to know to avoid surprises and plan your orders with confidence.

Türkiye Public Holidays in 2026 (Confirmed & Expected)

Türkiye celebrates a mix of national and religious holidays, during which logistics centers, shipping companies, and customs offices close. These are the key dates to watch out for:

• January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day (Yılbaşı)
  A public holiday celebrated nationwide with most services paused, including logistics.

• March 20–22 (Friday to Sunday) – Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
  A major Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Celebrated over three days with family gatherings, sweets, and gift-giving. All shipping operations pause.

• April 23 (Thursday) – National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
  A national holiday celebrating children and democracy. Local festivities may affect domestic operations.

• May 1 (Friday) – Labor and Solidarity Day
  A public holiday honoring workers' rights. Shipping carriers generally do not operate.

• May 19 (Tuesday) – Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
  Celebrated with nationwide sports events and ceremonies. Some service interruptions possible.

• May 27–30 (Wednesday to Saturday) – Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)
  One of the most important Islamic holidays. A 4-day celebration involving community meals and charity. All logistics and customs operations are closed.

• July 15 (Wednesday) – Democracy and National Unity Day
  A day of remembrance and democracy, marked by national events. May impact some regional logistics.

• August 30 (Sunday) – Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı)
  A patriotic holiday celebrating military victory. Expect full closure of logistics centers.

• October 29 (Thursday) – Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)
  One of Türkiye’s most important national holidays. Celebrated with parades and events. Full closure of shipping and customs.

What This Means for Turcamart Shipping

At Turcamart, we partner with FedEx international express and strive to ship all orders within 24 hours. However, during official Turkish holidays:

• Shipping and customs offices are closed, causing a pause in pickups and export clearance.

• Orders placed 1–2 days before a major holiday may sit until operations resume.

• Expect a delay of 1–3 business days during affected periods.

Sample Scenario

Let’s say you place an order on March 19, the day before Eid al-Fitr begins. Your package may not be picked up or processed until March 23, when carriers resume service. That’s a 3–4 day gap despite our fast order handling.

What Should Customers Do?

To avoid any holiday-related delays:

• Place your order early – ideally 5–7 days before major holidays.

• Follow Turcamart on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter for holiday shipping updates.

• Check our shipping FAQ for real-time updates and expected delivery times.

• Reach out to customer service for urgent or time-sensitive orders. We're always happy to help!

Get Turkish Products Shipped Fast – Even Around Holidays

Even during busy holiday seasons, Turcamart works hard to get your favorite Turkish goodies—like baklava, Turkish coffee, chocolate, and grocery essentials—to your door with 2–4 business day express shipping. Just plan ahead around Türkiye’s holiday calendar to enjoy smooth delivery.

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